Ambassadors are volunteers from all walks of life who share a common goal of educating and building awareness of children’s rights in the community. The Ambassador role involves both online and in-person engagement with children, families, and communities.
The purpose of being an Ambassador is to:
A key focus of the role is raising awareness of CRQ initiatives and encouraging greater community participation. Ambassadors gain access to an online portal with training, information, and resources.
Appointment of Ambassadors
Ambassadors are appointed throughout the year by Children’s Rights Queensland.
The CRQ team assesses all applications, taking into account geographic areas of need.
Criteria for Selection
To become an Ambassador for Children’s Rights Queensland, you must:
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Be an individual (not an organisation)
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Agree to complete the Ambassador requirements
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Apply online through this website
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Be prepared to volunteer your time engaging with your local community
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Hold a valid Blue Card
What Ambassadors Receive:
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Experience supporting communities and engaging with families
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Access to an online platform with training, resources, and information
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Opportunities to contribute to and help grow CRQ initiatives
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A feedback channel to raise issues or challenges with the CRQ Executive
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Knowledge and a deeper understanding of children’s rights and community issues
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Recognition through our referral system
Ambassador Requirements:
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Promote Children’s Rights Queensland and all its initiatives to children, families, organisations, and communities
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Encourage organisations in your region to deliver Children’s Week celebrations
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Complete the online Ambassador Induction Module
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Engage and recruit children and organisations to participate in CRQ initiatives
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Deliver or support at least one celebration during Children’s Week
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Represent Children’s Rights Queensland at local events, where possible
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Share CRQ content and promote the rights of children through your networks and online platforms
